Real Life vs. Ads, Fast-Food Edition

We've all experienced that moment of cognitive dissonance when you open the wrapper on a fast-food burger to find that it bears absolutely no resemblance to the plump, glistening, char-grilled beauty you saw on your television screen. First thought: What a rip! Second thought: Meh, I'm hungry. Now, one intrepid blogger has snapped photos pitting seven popular fast-food burgers and tacos against their as-advertised selves. The real-life versions are consistently thinner/shorter and less vibrantly colorful, and of course, the carb:meat:toppings ratio is all out of whack. Now, we can't blame all the tricks of advertising on quick-service dining, but it's an interesting comparison. The item that fared best in the line-up? The McDonald's Big N' Tasty burger, which actually doesn't look all that bad. [via Buzzfeed]

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